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Department OverviewThis position is for a Software Engineering Summer Internship at Motorola Solutions in Schaumburg, Illinois / Plantation, Florida. Motorola Solutions is the market leader in delivering large scale communications systems for the federal and public safety markets. These systems support the mission critical communications needs of organizations such as Police, Fire, EMS, DEA, Customs and Border Patrol, as well as many others. You will work with one of the groups that develop and test software for products at the core of Motorola Solutions communications systems.
Job Description
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations: Software Engineers at Motorola Solutions are involved in the design and development of state of the art microprocessor-based digital communication systems. Software development phases include requirements capture, design, implementation and test. These phases will be conducted using mature software development processes such as TDD & Agile methodologies.
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of Java, Android Studio and Android SDK
- Embedded software development using Object Oriented Design
- Knowledge of C / C++, and / or Python is a plus
- Knowledge of software development in the linux kernel is a plus
- Knowledge of Agile / Scrum development methodology is a plus
- Knowledge of Test Driven Development is a plus
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal & written
Basic Requirements
Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in one of the following degree programs : Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students)
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Knowledge of Java, Android Studio, and Android SDK
- Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or an MS student with work authorization; F-1 CPT accepted only for master's-level students
- Embedded software development using object-oriented design
- Knowledge of C, C++, and/or Python
- Knowledge of software development in the Linux kernel
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum development methodology
- Knowledge of Test Driven Development
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.
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What We Do
Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.
